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Focus Questions and
Student Learning
A. Historical Inquiry Focus Questions:
What were the aspirations and experiences--myths and realities--of those
who migrated to the American West during and after 1849? How did the geography
of the West shape their experiences? In what way was the West a cultural
meeting ground?
B. Student Learning and Related Activities:
- Students will gain insight into the myths and realities, that
is, the expectations and experiences, of overland travelers through study
of primary sources and through mapping activities.
- Students will learn how the terrain and climate of the West
shaped human choices as they create annotated maps of the overland routes.
C. Assessment Questions and/or Considerations:
- Does the work in the student's portfolio reflect an awareness
of the diverse perspectives of the people in the American West?
- Does the student's portfolio demonstrate an overall understanding
of the myths and realities experienced by those who traveled to the American
West?
- Does the student-annotated map show understanding of how geography
shaped the experiences of the people who lived there and those of the emigrants
coming to the region?
- Did the student carry out small-group and individual tasks
with the appropriate group and individual study skills?
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